Kebony: Like Tropical Hardwood, But Sustainable

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Dec 27, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Tropical hardwoods have long been prized for their rich dark tones and incredible durability. Woods like teak seem to last forever, even in harsh conditions, and they acquire a beautiful patina over time that testifies to years of graceful aging. Unfortunately, these rainforest woods come at a high environmental cost: deforestation and other unsustainable logging practices have devastated communities across the globe's tropics. See full article.

Tropical hardwoods have long been prized for their rich dark tones and incredible durability. Woods like teak seem to last forever, even in harsh conditions, and they acquire a beautiful patina over time that testifies to years of graceful aging. Unfortunately, these rainforest woods come at a high environmental cost: deforestation and other unsustainable logging practices have devastated communities across the globe's tropics. See full article.